Bestowed with amazing natural beauty - Chamoli is an enchanting abode of the Gods, which was earlier called the Kedar-Khand. Chamoli town is the headquarters of the district of the same name and is said to be amongst the most blessed places, adorned with beautiful landscape and heart melting sights. Adding to its sanctity, Chamoli in its district embraces many important Hindu pilgrimage sites like Badrinath, Hemkund Sahib, Joshimath and the three of the Panch Prayags; Karnaprayag, Nandprayag, and Vishnuprayag, that come as points of interest for the devotees on their pilgrimage tour. When in Chamoli, expect to have a rendezvous with some of the exotic sights of the pristine valleys fringed by the gigantic snow-capped mountains and the vast expanse of flower-strewn meadows. Expect to also be stunned by the warm hospitality and rich culture this beautiful district in Uttarakhand reflects.
Sprawled in the Garhwal Himalayan region, Chamoli is the second largest district of Uttarakhand that is bedecked on the banks of the River Alaknanda, and shares borders with other picturesque districts of the state like Pithoragarh and Bageshwar to its east, Almora to its south, Rudraprayag to its west, and Uttarkashi to its south-west. The district is also bounded by the Tibet region in its north and is evidently an alluring tourist destination that along with religious places has a plethora of sightseeing and trekking options.
In the past, the serenity of Chamoli has also inspired many poets like Kalidas to show their creative flair by writing some of the exceptional poetries. And though, due to an immense number of footfalls each year, the place seems to have commercialized a bit, it still has parts intact with pristine beauty like that of Valley of Flowers and Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, where the experience of trekking expeditions is one of its kind. Chamoli also comprises of India's last inhabited village on Indo-Tibet Border called Mana, which has now become a popular place to visit. So, whether you have plans for an adventure tour or one with your family or maybe the kind where you would like to spend some time alone in solitude and in the divine presence of god, Chamoli, and its attractions are undoubtedly the companions you are looking for.
Our Chamoli travel guide is stuffed with details on every must visit destination in the district, along with options of various rejuvenating things to do, like exploring its rich biodiversity that attracts many naturalists and wildlife enthusiasts. The holiday guide also mentions exhilarating options for the adventure lovers who can indulge into several activities other than trekking, like white river rafting in the Alaknanda River and ski at the snow-covered hills of Auli in the Chamoli District.
